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Week 3 Terms
Medical
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Pituitary Gland | A small gland at the base of the brain that produces hormones and controls other endocrine glands. |
| Hemophilia Bleeding | prolonged bleeding |
| Low platelets | bruising, petechiae, bleeding |
| Cortisol | your body’s stress and metabolism hormone |
| Leuk/o | white |
| Pericardium | A double-layered sac that surrounds and protects the heart. |
| Cardi/o | Heart |
| Hyperthyroidism | The pituitary gland lowers TSH because your thyroid makes too many hormones. |
| Coronary circulation | The circulation of blood to and from the heart muscle |
| -uria | Urine condition |
| Lymphedema | arm/leg swelling from lymph buildup |
| Adren/o / adrenal/o | Adrenal gland |
| pectoralgia | chest pain |
| Disease defense | transports immune cells |
| Hypoglycemia | Drops (Low Blood Sugar) |